Partners Marketing Strategist

The Partners Marketing Strategist plans effective communication strategies for YouVersion initiatives, using emails, blogs, push notifications, in-app messaging, and social media. This role primarily supports the Partnership and Content teams.

YouVersion was created by the local church in 2007 and remains a ministry of Life.Church today. At Life.Church, our mission is to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. Our team is committed to reaching people worldwide through innovative technology. And YouVersion is one of the ways we get to do that. Life.Church is a multi-site Christian church meeting in the United States and globally at Life.Church Online. 

We wholeheartedly believe a daily rhythm of seeking intimacy with God has the power to transform lives. That’s why YouVersion creates biblically-based experiences that encourage and challenge people to seek God. We hope everyone in our community is on an active journey to become who God made them to be, abiding in Him, and drawing closer every day. 

What You'll Do

• • Work closely with the YouVersion Partnership team and other Marketing Strategists to creatively leverage and promote in-app content from partners.
  • Develop go-to-market strategies for YouVersion products and features that empower Bible publishing partners, content partners, and churches. 
  • Develop strategic campaigns and craft comprehensive campaign briefs that include clear objectives, customer research, and execution details.
  • Steward the brand positioning of assigned product(s) on social and maintain a pulse on the competitive landscape.
  • Develop actionable insights based on data and communicate this information clearly through verbal, written, and visual channels.
  • Maintain a thorough understanding of the organization’s communication stack to maximize features and capabilities.
  • Collaborate with product leaders, partners, data analysts, copywriters, graphic designers, product managers, videographers, and stakeholders to develop and execute strategies.
  • Review data to inform strategy related to audience segmentation and communication strategies.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends and constantly evaluate how YouVersion can leverage existing and emerging technology and platforms to advance engagement.
  • Lead and coach team members as assigned.
  • Effectively present ideas with vision and direction.

Skills Needed to Succeed

• • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to foster relationships and partnerships.
  • Effective at multi-tasking and time management to meet strict deadlines while remaining flexible and open to change.
  • Storing writing, editing, and proofing skills.
  • Ability to self-motivate, make independent decisions, and solve problems.
  • Ability to manage conflict and differing opinions while maintaining composure.
  • Effective at process and organizational management to coordinate, structure, and provide vision to projects.
  • Strong leadership skills and understanding of developing and guiding others.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • 3-5 years of related work experience.